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I was born to be a farmer, it was in my blood from birth. I probably got that from my father. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else for the rest of my life. It was the greatest vocation you could …
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By Terry Campbell
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7/18/25
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As we enter the summer season and experience the longest daylight hours of the year, this is a good time to consider our dependence on the sun for daily life. Our modern conveniences of electricity, …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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7/11/25
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A study published in the Journal of Sports Science followed 627 children in Finland over three years to explore how early physical activity influenced their coordination and movement skills by age …
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By Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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7/4/25
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We’ve hit the point in the summer when things start to turn hot and sticky. Which also means that we’ve hit the beginning of the county fair season.
While the people living in the cities tend …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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7/4/25
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Tennessee was settled by pioneers about a century before Minnesota, so there is a wealth of historical items to be found. Daniel Boone had first explored this part of the country in 1760. The area we …
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By Terry Campbell
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6/20/25
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In The Wizard of Oz tale, the scarecrow laments that he does not have a brain. How could he think about not having a brain without having a brain to think? By the end of the tale, we see the …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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6/13/25
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Once again it’s summer in Minnesota which means that it’s time for all Minnesotans to migrate outside. We all know that the four Minnesota seasons are pre winter, winter, still winter and …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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6/6/25
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What Foods Trigger the Greatest Cravings, Leading to Overeating? Researchers at the German Center for Diabetes Research have found that just five days of overeating ultraprocessed snack foods can …
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By Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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6/6/25
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Growing up a farm boy, I was intrigued by anything with an engine. Tractors, combines, swathers, skid loaders, etc. Grease and gasoline smelled wonderful to me. And diesel fuel smoke was the best. …
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By Terry Campbell
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5/16/25
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There is a strong drive within many of us to be able to do an activity without the assistance of another. Perhaps this started when you discovered how much more of the world you could explore when …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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5/9/25
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May is here which means Mother’s Day is once again upon us. I for one am looking forward to spending time with my own mother this Mother’s Day.
Now that we’re adults my mom generally spends …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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5/2/25
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Sun Exposure: Natural sunlight plays a vital role in supporting overall health. Sunlight-derived vitamin D remains in the bloodstream two to three times longer than supplements, making it a more …
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By Dr. Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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5/2/25
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Tennessee has all the social events of any big city, even in the backwoods. They may be a little crude but they still exist. Big Sandy is one of those places on the banks of the Kentucky Lake. It is …
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By Terry Campbell
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4/18/25
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You and I are very dependent on our bones to hold us up and to keep us going. Your muscles are important too, but those muscles are only helpful if they have a bone that they can move. We can take …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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4/11/25
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The recent popularity of weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, originally developed as treatments for diabetes, has sparked both intrigue and concern. These drugs, which belong to a group …
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By Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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4/4/25
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Back in my day, eggs were so cheap we could dye them without eating them; or throw them at people’s houses. Along with similar phrases are all things that I have recently said while being mad about …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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4/4/25
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Tennessee is a state with lots of lakes and rivers. It also gets lots of rain at times. Six inches of rain overnight is not an unusual occurrence. And it has to go somewhere, and there is always …
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By Terry Campbell
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3/21/25
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Substitute – we frequently use the term to describe an individual who is taking the place of the original starter or the full-time employee typically assigned to the role. A substitute is essential …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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3/14/25
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False spring happens nearly every year. Whether it be in February or mid-March we always have one week out of the winter here in Minnesota that warms up and lets you think that Spring just might be …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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3/7/25
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Have you ever wondered why some family members fall ill while others remain perfectly healthy? If “germs” truly controlled our health outcomes, shouldn’t we all get sick when exposed to the …
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By Dr. Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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3/7/25
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